The Eastern Washington Eagles (16-17, 14-8 BigSky) go head-to-head against the Montana Grizzlies (25-8, 18-4 BigSky) in the Big Sky Conference Tourney at CenturyLink Arena. The game will air on ESPNU at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Eastern Washington Eagles vs. Montana Grizzlies ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Grizzlies dismantled the Weber State Wildcats 78-49, while the Eagles beat the Southern Utah Thunderbirds 77-61.
The Eagles, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.505, had a great mark of 0.561 and had a better turnover percentage (16.9 vs. 17.5). The Grizzlies, meanwhile, held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.0 (below their season average of 20.6) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.361 (below their season average of 0.545). Montana’s Ahmaad Rorie had a solid performance, recording 28 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Kim Aiken Jr. played a key role for Eastern Washington with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The high-octane offense of Montana will go head-to-head against the porous defense of Eastern Washington. The Grizzlies rank 29th in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 275th in defensive efficiency. The Grizzlies figure to have the edge on that end of the court. Additionally, the Eagles rank 298th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.7 percent), while the Grizzlies rank 49th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent).
Eastern Washington vs. Montana Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Montana, ATS Winner – Montana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Montana ranks 15th in rebounds allowed per game (31.0) while Eastern Washington ranks 170th (35.4).
- The Eagles rank 40th in three pointers attempted per game (26.2) while the Grizzlies rank 185th (21.8).
- Montana ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.5) while Eastern Washington ranks 163rd (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Grizzlies have scored an average of 75.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (1.5 below their season average).
- The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 11.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Eastern Washington has been defeated by an average of 1.8 points.
